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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-02-22, Page 2TERM INSURANCE ON THE BEST TERMS at your service DAVID S. McDONALD OCCIDENTAL LIFE PHONE 23510154 176 SANDERS STREET EAST EXETER, ONTARIO Unreasonable to cut projects for hj;gbwi;ly Times-Adyncatni,,F0bruary A 1.968 Dolls of all kinds Spectators at Saturday's "Toyland" carnival presented by the Exeter Figure Skating club will see toys of all kinds. Above, a couple of Raggedy Ann dolls, Cheryl Sweet and Darlene Porter pose for the camera. T-A photo COUNCIL BRIEFS PERAWAMMEAVEM.SRAMOMM CouncIllor Joe Weeder), said Monday ;light it would be imreas- onahle of council to, use current revenue to cover part of the cost of the reconstruction of Main. St. and not have money to continue basic services such as sanitary and, storm §ewers and road con- struction. He said the cost of the Main St. job, would cost taxpayers be- tween $100,000 and $125,000 and the "only logical method" of fi- nancing the project is by the sale of debentures, Using funds from current rev- enue would preclude significant works projects in other areas of the town, he stated, and this is not reasonable in a municipality that is just beginning to provide basic physical services over many areas and has yet to pro- vide them in other parts of town. "In other words, the highway project must not be done at the expense of progress elsewhere in the corporation," he said. Wooden said the Main St. re- construction was desirable but it is not essential. He indicated he would not have supported the highway project if there had been any suggestion that it would be done at the ex- pense of other more essential work. "As a project over and above the regular annual works projects it is desirable and supportable," he said, "but there are more critic al and more essential works." By MRS. J. TEMPLEMAN Ten tables were in play at the Valentine euchre party held in Staffa hall Friday evening, spon- sored by the Staffa Women's In- stitute. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Gary F n1 ayso n, Miss Vera Hambly, Mrs. Lloyd Cameron, Mrs. Alvin Barbour, Roy Mc- Donald and Lloyd Cameron. Circle 2 was in charge of the evening. PERSONALS Jimmy Scott entertained ten of his young friends Monday after school, the occasion was Jimmy's eighth birthday. Mrs. Orphie Norris returned home from Seaforth General Hos- pital, Saturday. By MRS. ROBERT E LSTON Mrs. Ellis Strahan was hos- tess to Coopers UCW for the February meeting. Mrs. Oliver Baker led in the worship ser- vice when her theme was "Thou Shalt Love". She was assisted by Mrs. Nelson Baker and Mrs. Duncan McNaughton. The Sum- mary of the Law was read in unison, A stewardship reading was given by Mrs. Robt Elston. The president Mrs. Wm Spence, had charge of business. The roll call was answered by thirteen members. An invitation from Woodham UCW to join with them for The World Day of Prayer was ac- cepted. It was decided to make quilt blocks for another quilt to be quilted at a later date. Mrs. Nelson Baker told a story from the study book "The Wheel Chair Evangelist". Mrs. Oliver Baker and Mrs. Nelson Baker took part in a play "A Man Prays". Lunch was served by hostess and committee. COMMUNITY PARTY The Baseline community held their euchre party at South Perth Centennial school Friday even- ing, February 16 with 11 tables in play. Prize winners were ladies high score, Mrs. Clare Sisson; lone hands, MrS. Cliff Stewardson who also received prize for lucky chair; loW score, MisS Kate Jamieson; men's high score, Hebert Elston; low score, Win Spence. Lunch was served and a social time spent. As an example, he said there Were many PocketS not being serviced properly with septic tanks and which do not have sanitary sewers and there is a sanitary and health problem in such areas, "The Provision of sanitar Y Sewers to such areas Is more essential than the reconstruction of Main St." he said, adding that the same could be said for areas where storm drainage and street surfaces are inadequate. He pointed out to council that there was no inherent evil in debenturing the Main St. job and suggested there was validity in the argument that the debenture system spreads the cost over more than the current year tax- payers, Wooden admitted some limits must be placed on other works this year, but said they must not be too constraining. Last year the town built about one mile of sanitary sewer at a cost to the taxpayers of $36,000 and he said half of this amount was not out of the question this year. In addition he said the town should consider expending the same amount as last year on storm sewers and road work. This was a total of $100,000 with the town's share being $57,000. To conclude his argument, he said taxpayers throughout the whole town are paying about 10 mills for sanitary sewers and all areas should receive this service as soon as possible for • that very reason. DEFINES AREAS He listed five areas where sanitary sewers should be con- structed and listed his reasons for his opinion. 1. Sanders St. east of pryde Boulevard — There is a sanitary condition for much of the year in this area due to inadequate septic tank facilities and the town has already indicated to the resid- ents and the county health of- ficials that sewers were forth- coming with 1968 being the sug- gested date. 2. Mill St. -- To permit an apartment development be i n g planned by Eldrid Simmons. 3. Edward St. between senior and James — This sewer will re- lieve several septic tank inade- quacies and in 1967 the residents were told it would probably be provided this year. 4. James St. — a short line will complete this street. 5. The crossing north of the bridge — this will provide the basic trunk necessary before the north section of the town can be provided with sewers. He concluded that the estimated cost of these sewers would be about the same as spent on sewers last year and said council were obligated to these projects. Regarding storm sewers, street maintenance and construc- tion, he explained there are cer- tain areas where short storm lines would provide necessary drainage to permit the streets to be properly surfaced. "It is important that the pro- gram of street reconstruction not be interrupted for a project far less essential. There is no valid reason for not continuing. We are obligated to continue — it is our long term policy to re- build so much street each year and there are many streets in far worse condition than Main St.", he concluded. DEBATE ENSUES A lengthy debate followed 70.etta 70,ftea Mr. and Mrs. Howard Holtz- man and Mr. and Mrs. Wes Witmer visited the Barrie fun- eral herne, Tillsonburg, on Sun- day where the body of the late Mrs. Arthur Abbott lay. The funeral was held Monday. Mrs. Abbott is the mother of Mrs. Leo Witmer, Woodstock, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Taylor, Exeter. who have been Vacation- ing for two weeks at Montego Bay, Jamaica are spending this week in NatiSsau, Bahamas: Deb- bie and Jeffery are staying with their grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Harold Taylor, town, and Mr. Mrs. Harry Hoffman, Dash- Wood. Woederi'S written comments and Councillor Ross Taylor noted that Main St. Is as important as any other area of town. Taylor also reported it had been the unanimous decision of the roads committee to reduce road, sidewalk and sewer work and use the current funds to re- duce the amount of debenture on the Main St. project, He said some $58,000 could be put toward the debenture and noted that a debenture for the full amount would cost three mills per year. However, this estimate was increased to five mills per year by one member of council. "We've been running at a steady pace for three years and we have to slow down and take stock," Councillor Wright ad- vised. "I'm not asking for the moon," Wooden replied, noting he was willing to cut the sewer and road program in half this year. It was finally decided to turn the matter over to the finance committee to determine how the works department budget would be spent this year. Wooden ap- peared to have only limited sup- port for his argument. In other business regarding projects, council: Approved calling tenders for the sanitary sewer line from the pumping station in the river flats across Highway 4. Approved hiring Sam Sweitzer to do the work on the Mill St. sewer to provide service for the apartment complex. Called tenders for the supply of prime and chips for road work. GB council — Continued from front page of council during their stay in Toronto. A representation from the .Grand Bend Chamber of Com- merce headed by president Char- les Tindall was assured by coun- cil that the local C of C may take over the operation of the docks for the summer if they so desire. Clerk DesJardins was asked to prepare a summary of the finan- cial picture for the past five years to be presented before the Chamber meets on February 26. Allie Dayman who has served as dockmaster for quite a few years has retired from that po- sition. An application for the position of wharfinger was received and forwarded to the Department of Public Works at Parry Sound with a council recommendation that it be accepted. This entails the maintenance on lights and foghorns. After numerous inquiries, the Department of Lands and For- ests has forwarded the village's licence of occupation of some 27 acres of lakefront property. Grand Bend has jurisdiction of 500 feet of the beach from the water's edge opposite Lot 1 in the townships of Stephen and Bosan- quet and the road allowances at the end of Main Street and Lake Road. After receiving word from the Stephen Township school board refusing to accept any financial responsibility for a school cross- ing guard it was decided to dis- continue the service at the main corner in the village. PUC — Continued from front page struction of Highway 4 the Com- mission has been forced to re- place its facilities at a lower depth. With thought fOr the future growth of the community the CommisSion plans to replace the existing 8" main with a 14" main, Mr. Pooley stated that a slight increase 'in water rates is being considered by the Commission to enable it to finance these improvements to the system. In discussing water rates he re- marked that the Commission has pperated since 1960 without an increase in its Water rate. During this period the Utility has had to bear sizable in- creases in the price of copper and brass waterworks Materials as well as a 5% Provincial Sales Tax on a considerable amount of the material and equipment required by the Commission. ss,s's,,ss.sS.S Exeter council decided Monday not to furnish members of the police force with tear gas con- tainers. Police committee chairman Ted Wright made the recom- mendation after checking with various sources. He said too little is known about the implications involved and said purchase at this time was a little premature. "No one knows enough about it," he advised council. * * Building permits were approv- ed for Gregus Construction Ltd., to renovate the house of Harold Simpson, Main St.; and to Mel Gaiser and James Kneale to reno- vate the former auxiliary class- room at SHDHS into an eight-unit apartment on Senior St. Council turned down a request to establish a lunch counter in a home on Highway 83 west be- cause the property is in a com- mercial zone. Council went into committee- of-the-whole to discuss the mat- ter of police issuing parking tickets to those who violate the new bylaw prohibiting parking on streets from 1:00 to 6:00 a.m. during the months of December, January, February and March. After the closed sess ion, Councillor Joe Wooden present- Commons turmoil —Continued from front page the sugar beet industry and the closing of the Chatham Plant of the Canada and Dominion Sugar Company. The House of Commons crisis Unfortunately cancelled many talks planned by the Sugar Beet Growers Marketing Board 'with cabinet ministers. Mr. Lovell is vice-president of the Marketing Board. Bank suspects remanded again TWO persons arrested in der , nettiOn with the January 3 rob,. bery of the Bank of Montreal. Brucefieldat were remanded one week when they appeared in magistrate's court in oecieriCh, Monday. libbert SteWart Smith, 20, of HR 4 Brussels, charged with tObbery, has been unable to post bail of $10,000 cash or 00,000 property and it being held in Huron County VIWilliam James Yuill, 23, of Kitchener, charged with 'pet- teSsien of money stolen in the robbery, Is free on ed a motion that the police be asked to exercise a higher degree of common sense in issuing tick- ets. No one seconded the motion and Mayor Delbridge remarked none of the members must be among the large number of residents who have received parking tags. Councillor Jim Newby said he felt the police already were show- ing a high enough degree of com- mon sense in issuing the tickets. Reeve Boyle added that council had instructed the police to crack down on violators. "We make the laws," com- mented Councillor Vriese as the discussion ended. Harry Hoffman appeared be- fore council to request a dona- tion for the ambulance service he provided last year. The matter was turned over to the finance committee for study. Debate plan over boards A request that they vehement- ly oppose the government's plan to institute county school boards was filed Monday by Exeter coun- cil. The request came from the counties of Oxford, Perth and Waterloo and suggested the move would place more power in the hands of paid civil servants and take it out of the hands of the people. The resolution went so far as to say the planned program was leading to dictatorship. Councillor Joe Wooden, prin- cipal of SHDHS, Was asked for his comments by members of council and while he said he was not prepared to become involved in such a discussion said he was certainly not prepared to de- nounce it. "It has considerable merit," he stated, and admitted it would probably cost more money. Mayor Jack Delbridge inter- ' jected that education costs were ridiculous now and questioned if the taxpayers could stand any more cost. Wooden said there wasn't equality in education at the pres- ent time, but suggested the ad- vent of county boards would Al- low such boards to hire specialists such as are now on staff of urban boards. He concluded by saying he was amused at people complaining aboUt the government's plan. lie said councillors only had to look back at the attendance at nomin- ation meetings to quettion hold concerned people really were regarding their affairs. Seek control... landon sale, Exeter council Monday night 0000 to turn over to the Plan- ning Board the matter of a sub- division control bylaw. It was_ described as a "corn- plieated" bylaw and one which can contain many variations. However, council's main rea- son for considering such a bylaw appears to be in an effort topre- vent the sale of building lots in development areas which do not have registered subdivision Plans. The bylaw would make it ini- ppssible to sell parcels of land smaller than 10 acres in size. The problem involved with not having such a bylaw became ap- parent when two members of the congregation of the Bethel Re- formed Church appeared to de- termine if it would be possible to erect a house on their lot north of their Huron St. church. The congregation require a parsonage and it was also in- dicated they may consider hay- ingSundayschool rooms in the house basement. The lot north of the church is located on the proposed ex- tension of Pryde Boulevard but as yet there is no registered subdivision plan for the land in that area owned by R. E. Pooley. Councillor Joe Wooden ex- plained that there would be no drain to serve the proposed house and said if council approved a building permit it may be an undesirable precedent. Councillor Ted Wright agreed, noting that there would be noth- ing to stop someone from build- ing north of that house again. Wooden added it would be un- fair to other subdividers who have registered plans to allow building in this area which is not covered by a plan. Mayor Delbridge also explain- ed to the congregation repre- sentatives that the zoning bylaw stipulates that no house can be built unless the lot :fronts on a street. "I can't see how this council could grant permission," he stat- ed. Lowell Dykstra and G. R. Nagel questioned whether a house could be built on the east side of the church fronting on Huron St. and were advised this appeared to be possible. Earlier in the meeting, a reso- lution from Stoney C reek council asked council's support for their effort to have the 10-acre size dropped from subdivision control bylaws. However, council did not con- cur and Wooden reported some municipalities were in fact try- ing to haVe the acreage increased to 25 or 50 acres. - s Centralia college —Continued from front page latest information on kitchen planning. Agricultural displays provide information in such areas as livestock, soils, crops and horti- culture, business management, engineering and communications. The value of records will be demonstrated in the preparation of a suitable farm budget. Nutri- tional diseases both in livestock and crops will also be featured. ELECTRONIC SERVICE Let us do that wiring job the professional way AT THE SCHOOL. By Ann 'Creech APPrexilnatelY thirtY-fiVe dents from SHDHS attended an open house at Fanshawe College, In London, on February 17! A larger ntimber of students had indicated their desire to attend this college that day, but poor weather conditions prevented Many from coming. miss L. Siegner, of the Guid- ance department, accpmpanied the students who were met at Fanshawe by Mr.C, K. Lawton, head of the Guidance department at SHAHS. Fanshawe College was opened in September 1967. The college is located on the site of the old Ontario Vocational Centre. There are presently 19 community col- leges, such as Fanshawe, in On- tario. When many people think of a Community College, they tend to turn their nose up and ignore the existence of this type of school. This is the wrong attitude to have, because a Community Col- lege affords a centre for cultural development in the community and makes higher learning avail- able at a reasonable cost. The college trains for industry and commerce, competent work- ers and provides post-secondary programmes at the adult level, ranging from the skill areas through the semi-professional. The President of the College, Dr. J. A. Colvin, informed the many Students present from var- ious area centres, that the college provided a chance for people to prepare themselves for a position Wilfred Herbert dies in Exeter Wilfred W. Herbert, 62, passed away suddenly on Friday, Febru- ary 16 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melville Gunning, Gidley St. He is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Menzer Herbert. He lived on Con. 4 Biddulph Town- ship until he purchased a farm at. Whalen Corners. About three years ago he sold his farm and moved to Exeter. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Florence Johns, Exeter, Mrs. Cleve (Mary) Pullman of Biddulph Township. One sister Mrs. DoriiChapman, predeceas- ed him in 1961 and one brother Harvey Herbert in 1967. Funeral services were con- ducted by Rev. S. E. Lewis on Monday, February 19 at the Hop- per-Hockey funeral home, Ex- eter, with interment in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Pallbearers were Gordon John- ston, Ken Hodgson, Gerald Hern, Russell Parkinson, Joe Whelihan and Alton Neil. i;I V9aurriols other kind. of f4eor ciety.,speakers ad- dressed the audience and made • us aware of different departments contained by the college, After the assembly in the mit- na.torium, students were taken on conducted tours of the building. oopthe boys An areawasan aPl utoimntoetriveest. shop , they had six or sight 1968 model • cars. Many of the girls were in- terested in the hair-dressing class, which has every modern convenience one could imagine. A delicious luncheon was serv- ed in the school cafeteria. After lunch students were able to re- visit classes offering courses in • which they had an interest. The courses offered at Fan- shawe College are varied. Course divisions are as follows; Agri- culture, Applied Arts, Business, Extension, Health and Welfare, Social Sciences and Humanities, Technical. and Technological, • Mathematics and Physics. The estimated yearly cost for a student who is boarding in London is $1,000. The Open House was very suc- cessful and served to enlighten those present on the purposes and functions of a Community Col- • lege.° Congratulations again are due to George Lee, Gord Greenwood, Louise McBride and Trudy Stov- er for their fine showing, though they were defeated, against Pal- merston D115 on "Reach for the • Top", last week. * • * * * The students who attended the Winter Carnival in Quebec City, 'returned home yesterday. Every- one reports that they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. I don't like to be a bearer of bad news, but exams begin in two weeks. We will begin to write on March 8. Ng . 2 Planning for next year several hundred parents of current grade eight students in district elementary sdixidlt visited South Huron District High School Thursday night tor the annual "Orientation Night". Principal L. Wooden and department heads outlined the students and parents. Above, principal Wooden is shown Chatting with ivir. anti Mrs, Harold cOursegtotheand Kathy and Mr, and MI'S -Harvey HOdgina and Mary. T-A photo CUSTOM KILLING & CUTTING tookbe rental. by the trionth'iii'Yeat PHONE 237,3471 bASHWOOD* EXperienceplus skill make the difference in wiring. For efficient service call us today. 255 HURON E. EXETER ELECTRICAL WIRING TV, RADIO AND SMALL APPLIANCE REPAIRS WEINERS COLEMAN'S 2 Lts. 1390 BUNS HAM'S OF4 HoTooa 2/494 81N A PKG. HEINZ KETCHUP OZ, JAR 2/4115 TANG ORANGE'CRYSTALS 2/690• FREEZER SPECIALS Rimaggt" RINDLESS BACON 8 L8, 8OX $4.69 SIDES OF BEEF ts,554 Fanshawe Coliege UNADVERTISED SPECIALS During Conklin's First Annual CASH ON THE BARRELHEAD SALE! 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